It is still chilly out, but that just means you can grow a cool season container for Spring! One of the great things about cool season vegetables and flowers is that they will grow in a wide temperature range from 40-80 degrees. They can withstand a small cold snap, as well as love when temperatures… [Continue Reading]

Got your attention, didn’t I? Chili – amazing, hearty, warming, filling, and spicy – this list can go on and on. You know what you don’t usually associate with chili? Chocolate, and that’s a shame because a good dark chocolate adds amazing depth and contrast to chili. This is a pretty standard chili recipe,… [Continue Reading]

Snack mixes are my go-to snack when I get the munchies. I mean, really, who can say they don’t love snack mixes?! This Snickerdoodle Chex Mix Snack Recipe is a yummy treat that my whole family enjoys! It’s also an easy recipe that takes few ingredients and little time to make! That’s definitely a… [Continue Reading]

I love pasta – from spaghetti to Alredo to this easy Lasagna recipe and just about any other pasta dish you can think of! What’s great about this recipe is that it’s easy to make, makes a pan full and it’s delicious! We love ours served with garlic bread and sometimes we add a… [Continue Reading]

I love essential oils. I mean, I really am in love with them. I’m all about holistic treatments for both myself and even my pets. Essential oils are a key part of that. These oils are wonderful way to organically supplement modern medicine when a pill isn’t always warranted. That’s why I was excited when… [Continue Reading]

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and we will all be looking for yummy fun desserts to celebrate, whether for office parties or for the kiddos. So, we have gathered 10 of our favorite mint recipes that are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Check them out below! 10 Marvelous Mint Recipes for… [Continue Reading]

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Rice Crispy Treats are a well known favorite in most households. They are ooey gooey chewy treats that satisfy our sweet tooth, plus kids love them. Well, have you ever thought about adding cherries to your recipe? By using dried cherries it’s not a major difference, but just enough to give it a delightful (Continue Reading…);

I know the groundhog recently saw his shadow and foretold of 6 more weeks of winter but let me be the one to give you some good news since our friend the groundhog fell short this year and didn’t deliver. Winter will be over in just a few short weeks and the first signs (Continue Reading…);

Sponsored by: Carpet One Welcome a Cure Hosted by: Powered by Mom We are very proud to bring you a giveaway supporting breast cancer research. Have you heard of Carpet One Floor & Home? Well, through its Pink Ribbon Welcome Mat project, Carpet One Floor & Home has raised almost a million dollars to support (Continue Reading…);

I’ll be honest and say that most of the time we are in such a hurry when it comes to mealtimes that silverware is the last thing on our mind. As long as the utensils will shovel food seems to be the only thing that matters on those days. However, that doesn’t mean that (Continue Reading…);

Welcome to The Pink Monogram Review for the Beautiful You Beauty Bash! Hosted by Southern Krazed and Mom Does Reviews Baby it’s cold outside! You’ve probably been all bundled up in your boots, scarf, and hat, haven’t you? I know I have! Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t look our (Continue Reading…);

Do you enjoy Thai Food? This delicious Thai Beef and Cabbage is an easy recipe to make and will quickly become a family favorite! I love cooked cabbage and when added with the beef, seasonings and roasted peanuts it is simply scrumptious! If you are looking for an easy recipe for supper, give it (Continue Reading…);

Win It Wednesday 2/25/14 It’s time for our Win It Wednesday Giveaway Linky for the week of 2/25/14! All Bloggers are welcome! Feel free to link up all your giveaways! Then, browse through and enter some yourself! You never know, someone’s gotta win! It may as well be you! BLOGGERS: Please remember, all entries MUST (Continue Reading…);

Once you start including kale in your diet, it can become an addiction. Add sea salt and it is an instant success sauteed by itself, in a sandwich, with eggs, as a chip, in soup or even in smoothies such as this Kale Green Smoothie with Pineapple, Peach and Mango or this Healthy Green Detox (Continue Reading…);

Homemade bread is a delight no matter how you look at it – or taste it! Not only is it fresh and warm from the oven, the whole house smells wonderful while it is baking! It’s more of a treat than a bread! My penchant for homemade bread had me seeking out these blissful (Continue Reading…);

Welcome to the Honeycat Cosmetics Giveaway for the Beautiful You Beauty Bash! Hosted by Southern Krazed and Mom Does Reviews Give yourself a spa treatment at home every day! Hey ladies! Who doesn’t enjoy indulging in delicious smelling skin softening products?! If you haven’t heard of Honeycat Cosmetics lotions, creams and potions you don’t know (Continue Reading…);

Snack mixes are my go-to snack when I get the munchies. I mean, really, who can say they don’t love snack mixes?! This Snickerdoodle Chex Mix Snack Recipe is a yummy treat that my whole family enjoys! It’s also an easy recipe that takes few ingredients and little time to make! That’s definitely a (Continue Reading…);

Easy Recipes

Are you tired of the same old side dishes? Do you like pasta salads? Then we have a yummy and delicious recipe for you! This easy Macaroni Salad has quickly became one of my favorites. It's a super (Continue Reading...);

Chocolate is my favorite flavor! I love just about anything chocolate and what makes chocolate even better? Nuts, of course! Almonds are also a favorite of mine. So, what could be better than (Continue Reading...);

This Better Than Sex Cake recipe is such an easy recipe. If you love chocolate, caramel and cool whip - you will definitely love this! And, if you are in need of an easy and quick recipe to take to a (Continue Reading...);

Food Preservation

There are few things in life better than fresh corn, but it has a very short growing season and it seems to follow the feast or famine cliché. If you’re fortunate enough to have a crop of fresh corn, (Continue Reading...);

This time of the year I always have a lot of extra vegetables from the garden. But I don't want them to go to waste so I've turned to home canning as a way to help preserve them and cut down on our (Continue Reading...);

Now that gardening season is in full swing, we will all be busy canning, freezing and dehydrating our bounty! Of course we will be enjoying fresh veggies and fruit along the way, but by preserving the (Continue Reading...);

DIY & Crafts

Christmas is right around the corner and it's holiday decorating time! Beyond the usual store bought decorations and ornaments, why not make this Christmas extra special with some hand made (Continue Reading...);

Beautiful for decorating a country wedding, elegant bridal shower, or just a pretty and colorful addition to your home or patio. This paisley painted mason jar is a little bit country and a little bit (Continue Reading...);

Y'all know I am a bracelet lover! Well, have I got a simple and easy scrap fabric bracelet idea for you! It's fun, cute and the best part is, they are VERY inexpensive! With a little hot glue, some (Continue Reading...);

Gardening

Being able to grow your own vegetables which you can then can and store in the pantry for the winter is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. Growing vegetables is the best way to enjoy fresh (Continue Reading...);

There are many different varieties and kinds of onions, especially the red, white and yellow onions. Each color and kind has their own unique flavor and can be used in a different way. Some can be (Continue Reading...);

With the end of summer, a lot of us think its also the end of fresh food straight from the garden. Many families switch to frozen and canned in order to take care of all their fresh vegetable and (Continue Reading...);